Buh-Bah-Koh
Indiginous to Ecuador, this natural papaya hybrid is torpedo
shaped and has five flattened facets. When sliced crosswise,
the facets give this exotic fruit a pentagonal outline. The
skin, which is entirely edible, turns from green to golden
yellow as it ripens. The riper and softer the fruit, the more
flavorful it is. The rich flavor of the extremely fragrant
babaco is a cross between banana and pineapple, though not
as sweet as either. The juicy, creamy white flesh has a texture
similar to that of a Melon. Babaco is best eaten raw.
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